Chapter 08: The Internet and the World Wide Web Flashcards
Application service providers (ASPs)
A company that manages and distributes software-based services over the Internet.
ARPANET
The predecessor to the Internet, named after the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), which sponsored its development.
blog
A Web page that contains short, frequently updated entries in chronological order, typically by just one individual.
broadband over fiber (BoF)
Very fast, direct Internet access via fiber-optic networks; also referred to as fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) Internet access.
Cable Internet access
Fast, direct Internet access via cable TV lines.
chat
A way of exchanging real-time typed messages with other individuals; also called instant messaging (IM).
Conventional dial-up Internet access
Dial-up Internet access via standard telephone lines.
cookies
A small file stored on a user’s hard drive by a Web server; commonly used to identify personal preferences and settings for that user.
Dial-up connections
A type of Internet connection in which the computer or other device must dial up and connect to a service provider’s computer via telephone lines before being connected to the Internet.
Direct connections
A type of Internet connection in which the computer or other device is connected to the Internet continually.
directory search
A type of Internet search where categories are selected to locate information on the Internet.
discussion group
A Web page that enables individuals to post messages on a particular topic for others to read and respond to; also called a forum or message board.
Distance learning
A learning environment in which the student is physically located away from the instructor and other students; commonly, instruction and communications take place via the Web.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Internet access
Fast, direct Internet access via standard telephone lines.
e-portfolio
A collection of an individual’s work accessible via the Web.
fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP)
Very fast, direct Internet access via fiber-optic networks; also referred to as broadband over fiber (BoF) Internet access.
Fixed wireless Internet access
Fast, direct Internet access available in some areas via the airwaves.
forums
A Web page that enables individuals to post messages on a particular topic for others to read and respond to; also called a discussion group or message board.
Instant messaging (IM)
A way of exchanging real-time typed messages with other individuals; also called chat.
Internet
The largest and most well-known computer network, linking millions of computers all over the world.
Internet content providers
A person or an organization that provides Internet content.
Internet filtering
Using a software program or browser option to block access to particular Web pages or types of Web pages.
Internet service providers (ISPs)
A business or other organization that provides Internet access to others, typically for a fee.
keyword search
A type of Internet search where keywords are typed in a search box to locate information on the Internet.
keywords
A word typed in a search box on a search site or other Web page to locate information related to that keyword.
message board
A Web page that enables individuals to post messages on a particular topic for others to read and respond to; also called a discussion group or forum.
Mobile wireless Internet access
Internet access via a mobile phone network
Online auctions
An online activity where bids are placed for items, and the highest bidder purchases the item.
online banking
Performing banking activities via the Web.
Online gaming
Playing games via the Web.
online investing
Buying and selling stocks or other types of investments via the Web.
online movies
Feature films available via the Web.
online music
Music played or obtained via the Web.
Online shopping
Buying products or services over the Internet.
online TV
Live or recorded TV shows available via the Web.
Online videos
Video watched or downloaded via the Web.
podcast
A recorded audio or video file that can be played or downloaded via the Web.
Portal Web pages
A Web page designed to be designated as a browser home page; typically can be customized to display personalized content.
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
A tool used to deliver selected Web content to subscribers as the content is published to a Web site.
Satellite Internet access
Fast, direct Internet access via the airwaves and a satellite dish.
search engine
A software program used by a search site to retrieve matching Web pages from a search database.
Search sites
A Web site designed to help users search for Web pages that match specified keywords or selected categories.
social media
The collection of social networking sites and other communications channels used to transmit or share information with a broad audience.
social networking site
A site that enables a community of individuals to communicate and share information.
Spyware
A software program that is installed without the user’s permission and that secretly gathers information to be sent to others.
Text messaging
A way of exchanging real-time typed messages with other individuals via a cellular network and, typically, cell phones.
Twittering
Sending short status updates about your current activities via the Twitter service.
video-on-demand (VOD)
The process of downloading movies and television shows, on demand, via the Web.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
The process of placing telephone calls via the Internet.
Web conferences
A face-to-face meeting taking place via the Web; typically uses video cameras and microphones to enable participants to see and hear each other.
Web service
A self-contained business application that operates over the Internet.
Web-based training (WBT)
Instruction delivered on an individual basis via the Web.
Webinars
A seminar presented via the Web.
Wi-Fi hotspot
A location that provides wireless Internet access to the public.
wiki
A collaborative Web page that is designed to be edited and republished by a variety of individuals.
World Wide Web (WWW)
The collection of Web pages available through the Internet.
